A/HRC/42/13 rights defenders. It stressed that protection of civil society and human rights defenders was critical for the protection of human rights. 90. Djibouti welcomed the State’s accession to the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the establishment of the Ombudsman’s Office, tasked with protecting individual and collective rights in relation to the public administration. 91. The Dominican Republic welcomed State’s efforts within its institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular the moratorium on the application of the death penalty. 92. Egypt welcomed the efforts made to combat poverty and corruption, and empower women and enhance gender equality. It further welcomed the efforts made in the fields of education and health and in combating torture and improving prison conditions. 93. Ethiopia welcomed the progress made in access to basic services, housing, water and electricity and infrastructure development through public investment. It called on the international community to increase its support in accordance with the needs of the country. 94. Fiji welcomed the achievements made in the fight against climate change, highlighting that it was necessary to develop and implement effectively the various legislative and policy frameworks on climate change and the environment. 95. France expressed concern about the closure of the political space, the obstacles to the work of civil society and the inadequacy of social services. At the same time, it welcomed the announcement of the abolition of the death penalty in the near future. 96. Gabon welcomed the integration of persons with disabilities into the social security system. It noted with satisfaction strategies aimed at preventing violence against women, eliminating gender inequality and ensuring free health care for all, including people living with HIV/AIDS. 97. Georgia welcomed the ratification of international human rights instruments. It commended the State for the establishment of the Ombudsman’s Office under the Constitution while noting that it had yet to meet the criteria of the Paris Principles. 98. Germany welcomed the moratorium on the death penalty. It expressed concern about ill-treatment of human rights defenders and continuing restrictions on fundamental political rights and the activities of NGOs and political parties. 99. Ghana welcomed the measures taken by Equatorial Guinea to provide high-quality health care for its people, including for persons with disabilities. It noted the National Economic and Social Development Plan for Horizon 2020 and encouraged the Government to continue implementing the positive social interventions contained therein. 100. Haiti noted efforts to improve the conditions of the people of Equatorial Guinea, despite the numerous challenges faced by the country, including a slowdown of economic growth. 101. Honduras expressed appreciation for efforts to implement the recommendations from the previous review cycle, in particular action within the framework of the National Economic and Social Development Plan for Horizon 2020. 102. Iceland noted that the situation of human rights defenders, activists and members of the opposition had not improved since the previous review. It also expressed concern about reports of unlawful killings, violence against women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, and widespread impunity. 103. Indonesia welcomed the ratification of international human rights instruments and the adoption of a national plan to combat poverty. It also appreciated the implementation of Decree No. 41/2016, which had contributed to the country’s ongoing progress in reducing the rate of infant mortality. 104. Iraq welcomed the efforts made to improve the living conditions of persons with disabilities and to combat poverty. 9